Certified Professional Coder Instructor - School of Innovation

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver engaging lectures, demonstrations, and workshops focused on guest services, patient support, environmental management, communication and coordination, and problem solving.

· Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical demonstrations.

· Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help students improve their skills and understanding.

· Manage program logistics, such as scheduling classes, field trips, and other program-related activities.

· Stay current with best practices in both the physician office and healthcare industries to provide relevant and practical training.

· instructing students on healthcare vocabulary, word structures, and abbreviations, often preparing them for careers in the medical field

· Act as a professional mentor, offering career advice, job interview coaching, and insights into working in ambulatory care and outpatient clinics.

· Instruct students on abstracting clinical information, assigning accurate medical codes, and following CMS and HIPAA guidelines.

Education:

· High School Diploma

· Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Qualifications & Skills:

· Minimum of two years of experience working as a Certified Professional Coder.

· Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage and motivate students.

· Ability to effectively manage a classroom environment.

· Patience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and strong leadership abilities are crucial for guiding students and fostering a supportive learning environment.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

· Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and DNV/DHEC.